A weekly feature in which we're trying to find most compelling, best acted, written, directed and just generally great scenes that we've seen recently.
AGENTS OF SHIELD, "Repairs", November 26, 2013, Actors: Ming-Na Wen, Iain De Caestecker and more
The Scene: May pranks Fitz
Jamie Coudeville: It was a nice ending to an emotional episode. It showed that the old May is still in there.
ALMOST HUMAN, "Are You Receiving?", November 25, 2013, Actors: Karl Urban, Michael Ealy
The Scenes: Dorian sings "Bennie and the Jets" to Kennex & Kennex patches up Dorian
Darth Locke: Dorian serenades Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" to John Kennex!
A Dahne: Kennex patches up Dorian with a used Q-Tip, nail clippers, and bubblegum - Best part of the scene was Dorian asking if everything was clean, but I really like how their partnership is cementing into a fun buddy cop routine. They did a great job of casting this show.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, "Man or Beast?", November 25, 2013, Actors: Kristin Kreuk, Ted Whittall
The Scene: Cat arrests her father
Virginia Fontana: He might have gotten a few digs in about her relationship with Vincent as she was tossing him in the slammer, but Catherine's biological father is incredibly annoying and obnoxious, and got what was coming to him.
BOARDWALK EMPIRE, "Farewell Daddy Blues", November 24, 2013, Actor: Jack Huston
The Scene: Richard Harrow dies under the boardwalk and goes "home"
Darth Locke: Richard Harrow was definitely a favorite character, but his end was truly a beautiful and tragic one, as both due to a hand injury along with the unearthing of all things Jimmy, made it clear that Richard could no longer go on pretending. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
CASTLE, "The Good, the Bad and the Baby", November 25, 2013, Actors: Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion, Molly Quinn, The Scenes: Castle, Kate (and Alexis) talk about kids & The diaper change
Klutzy Girl: Castle talks with Beckett and Alexis about future Thanksgivings and says maybe they'll have their own kids in a few years. Alexis then proceeds to ruin it by saying maybe she'll have kids and they'll grow up together. It was hilarious and definitely something I can see happening.
Jamie Coudeville: Castle and Beckett change Benny's diaper. The whole scene was so adorable. Kate definitely became a baby person at the end.
GRIMM, "El Cucuy", November 29, 2013, Actors: Gina Gallego, David Giuntoli and more
The Scene: Vigilante Granny says the team has nothing to hold her on
A Dahne: Best part of the scene was not the actual words but the facial expressions on the three cops. Hank, Nick, and Renard know she did it but she's absolutely right. No one would believe their story. Well played Granny.
HOMELAND, "One Last Time", November 24, 2013, Actors: Damian Lewis, Morgan Saylor
The Scene: Dana meets with Brody at the motel (picked by DarkUFO)
LOST GIRL, "Lovers. Apart.", November 24, 2013
The Scene: Julia is taken by the Jumbee spirit (picked by Nana Lobo)
NIKITA, "Dead or Alive", November 29, 2013, Actor: Aaron Stanford
The Scene: The twist with Birkhoff at the end
Bradley Adams: Amanda says about her asset still being in play, then we see Birkhoff deleting a name potentially associated with The Shop. Completely unexpected twist.
Jamie Coudeville: Birkhoff is a double. My jaw dropped to the floor after this scene. Totally did not see that coming.
PERSON OF INTEREST, "The Devil's Share", November 26, 2013, Actors: Kevin Chapman, Jim Caviezel, Amy Acker and more, The Scenes: Fusco confronts Simmons & Root takes out the Russians & Reese almost kills Quinn
Justyna Kubica: Just like a week ago, I feel like I could pick so many other scenes from the episode, they were all so great. In fact, I almost picked the opening montage with the song "Hurt", because it was beautifully done, emotional and the music worked just perfectly with the images on the screen. But in the end, I decided to go with more of a character driven moment. And again, with Fusco. I was quite sure he's gonna kill Simmons and I can't say I was as much against it as I should, but I'm entirely happy with how things ended between the two. With Fusco arresting Simmons and proudly bringing him back to the police precinct. Now that's what I call a character development AND a man's chance for redemption. Also, I feel like it was a perfect tribute to Carter. The proof how much she has changed the people on her way for the better. She saved Lionel in a big way. Just by being herself, a good person and a great partner. She's already missed. And the other reason why I chose
this scene is another stellar work by Kevin Chapman. This show has one of the strongest cast on TV! Kudos!
Bradley Adams: Root with two guns at once taking out the Russians. Her combined with the awesome music and the strobe lighting made this an epic scene. Also picked by DarkUFO & Sharon Seymour
Dominick Grace: Finch tries to talk Reese down from killing Quinn, but Reese pulls the trigger anyway. Or, really, any of half a dozen other scenes in that episode.
SLEEPY HOLLOW, "Sanctuary", November 25, 2013, Actors: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie
The Scenes: Ichabod decimates Tree Evil & Abbie and Ichabod decide to celebrate Thanksgiving together
Justyna Kubica: This show is growing on me every week. It's crazy, because I never expected to like it as much as I do and it's really great. Definitely one of my favorite new shows this fall! And this episode was a strong one. A haunted house is not something I usually like, but when you mix it with some really interesting flashbacks (A baby!) and amazing character moments, well, then I really do enjoy the entire thing. The story of Ichabod and Katrina is such a tragic one. I feel so incredibly bad for these two. They clearly love each other, but the evil that surrounds them (for centuries now) seems like something that can't be defeated. Last week, Ichabod learned that Death, the Horseman was his old friend, who felt betrayed by the couple and seeks revenge. And now he knows that he had a child, that was hunted by the forces of evil. Poor guy, things are only getting worse it seems. And that's probably why I liked the moment when Ichabod decimated the Tree monster (evil or whatever that was). His pain and fury, the fact that something destroyed his family are killing him. But for one moment he gets to go after one of the monsters and have some sort of revenge. He's completely out of control. But I guess, it's something he desperately needed at this point. Also, Tom Mison shines in the scene. He's absolutely fantastic! Kudos!
A Dahne: Honestly of my top 5 scenes, Sleepy Hollow owns 4 spots this week so it was hard to narrow it down to one. In the end I went with Ichabod going postal over Katrina's twisty labor because Ichabod was completely out of control with pent up rage. It was great to see him finally take out his frustration on the evil that plagued his family.
Klutzy Girl: Abbie and Ichabod make the decision to celebrate Thanksgiving together after their time in the house and finding out about his son.
SUPERNATURAL, "Rock and a Hard Place", November 26, 2013, Actors: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki
The Scene: Dean almost tells Sam about Ezekiel
Klutzy Girl: After Sam believes there's something wrong with him, Dean says he can't let him think that and nearly tells him the truth about Ezekiel. I wish he had been able to tell him, but I still love that moment.
THE BLACKLIST, "Anslo Garrick (No. 16)", November 25, 2013, Actors: James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Richie Coster and more, The Scenes: The end scene & Red gives Donald a blood transfusion
Bradley Adams: The end scene where Luli is killed and Dembe's fate hangs in the balance. Incredibly dramatic cliffhanger.
Darth Locke: Trapped, Red must give Donald a blood transfusion, while being taunted by a nemesis Anslo Garrick.
THE MENTALIST, "Red John", November 24, 2013, Actors: Simon Baker, Xander Berkley
The Scenes: Patrick confronts RJ in the church & Jane kills Red John
Justyna Kubica: The moment when Patrick kills Red John is clearly the more obvious choice, especially considering how amazing Simon Baker was in this scene, but I wanted to include the confrontation in the church too, so here's my pick. Both actors worked so well together. Xander Berkley plays some of the greatest villains, he's really good at it and that's why I'm really okay with Red John being the Sheriff. As for the characters... I have to say I'm glad with Patrick's choice not to give RJ the satisfaction of talking about his old successes. As a viewer, I would love to know more of his secrets, but it's clear to me that Jane had no interest in that. Instead, he proved how clever he is by telling what he has figured out on his own. And I have to say: "You're an evil, sexually perverted sociopath with pathetic delusions of grandeur. The rest is just details." was just so well said. And I kinda cheered when the pigeon scared RJ. It was such a Jane thing to do. A magic trick. I have no idea how he managed to hide it, but it proved how he knew who he's going against. Also it's good to see that RJ was just a human, not someone extraordinary, just a smart guy, but with his phobia and weaknesses like everyone else. Also happy that the informations Patrick has found saved his life in the end.
It gave the results of his search more meaning. And finally, I'm glad we ended RJ chapter. Can't wait to see what's next for everyone.
Virginia Fontana: Jane kills Red John. What an incredible performance from Simon Baker - it was certainly Emmy worthy. I love that Jane refused to give Red John the ego gratification of monologuing about his wicked games and how he pulled off a feat like knowing Jane's list of suspects. This final showdown showed the full range of emotions that Jane went through in shaky, horrifying, satisfying, perfect clarity.
THE ORIGINALS, "The River in Reverse", November 26, 2013, Actors: Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin
The Scene: Elijah warns Hayley not to become romantically involved with him
Virginia Fontana: Elijah tells Hayley not to become romantically involved with him because it would endanger her. Their chemistry is fantastic, and this scene showed the depth of that as well as his concern for her. It also highlighted the suffocating lives led by Elijah and Rebekah, where their chances at happiness are constantly thwarted by Klaus. A frustrating, illuminating, romantic scene.
THE WALKING DEAD, "Dead Weight", November 24, 2013, Actors: David Morrissey, Jose Pablo Cantillo
The Scene: The Governor kills Martinez (picked by DarkUFO and Sharon Seymour)
AGENTS OF SHIELD, "Repairs", November 26, 2013, Actors: Ming-Na Wen, Iain De Caestecker and more
The Scene: May pranks Fitz
Jamie Coudeville: It was a nice ending to an emotional episode. It showed that the old May is still in there.
The Scenes: Dorian sings "Bennie and the Jets" to Kennex & Kennex patches up Dorian
Darth Locke: Dorian serenades Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" to John Kennex!
A Dahne: Kennex patches up Dorian with a used Q-Tip, nail clippers, and bubblegum - Best part of the scene was Dorian asking if everything was clean, but I really like how their partnership is cementing into a fun buddy cop routine. They did a great job of casting this show.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, "Man or Beast?", November 25, 2013, Actors: Kristin Kreuk, Ted Whittall
The Scene: Cat arrests her father
Virginia Fontana: He might have gotten a few digs in about her relationship with Vincent as she was tossing him in the slammer, but Catherine's biological father is incredibly annoying and obnoxious, and got what was coming to him.
The Scene: Richard Harrow dies under the boardwalk and goes "home"
Darth Locke: Richard Harrow was definitely a favorite character, but his end was truly a beautiful and tragic one, as both due to a hand injury along with the unearthing of all things Jimmy, made it clear that Richard could no longer go on pretending. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
Klutzy Girl: Castle talks with Beckett and Alexis about future Thanksgivings and says maybe they'll have their own kids in a few years. Alexis then proceeds to ruin it by saying maybe she'll have kids and they'll grow up together. It was hilarious and definitely something I can see happening.
Jamie Coudeville: Castle and Beckett change Benny's diaper. The whole scene was so adorable. Kate definitely became a baby person at the end.
GRIMM, "El Cucuy", November 29, 2013, Actors: Gina Gallego, David Giuntoli and more
The Scene: Vigilante Granny says the team has nothing to hold her on
A Dahne: Best part of the scene was not the actual words but the facial expressions on the three cops. Hank, Nick, and Renard know she did it but she's absolutely right. No one would believe their story. Well played Granny.
HOMELAND, "One Last Time", November 24, 2013, Actors: Damian Lewis, Morgan Saylor
The Scene: Dana meets with Brody at the motel (picked by DarkUFO)
LOST GIRL, "Lovers. Apart.", November 24, 2013
The Scene: Julia is taken by the Jumbee spirit (picked by Nana Lobo)
The Scene: The twist with Birkhoff at the end
Bradley Adams: Amanda says about her asset still being in play, then we see Birkhoff deleting a name potentially associated with The Shop. Completely unexpected twist.
Jamie Coudeville: Birkhoff is a double. My jaw dropped to the floor after this scene. Totally did not see that coming.
Justyna Kubica: Just like a week ago, I feel like I could pick so many other scenes from the episode, they were all so great. In fact, I almost picked the opening montage with the song "Hurt", because it was beautifully done, emotional and the music worked just perfectly with the images on the screen. But in the end, I decided to go with more of a character driven moment. And again, with Fusco. I was quite sure he's gonna kill Simmons and I can't say I was as much against it as I should, but I'm entirely happy with how things ended between the two. With Fusco arresting Simmons and proudly bringing him back to the police precinct. Now that's what I call a character development AND a man's chance for redemption. Also, I feel like it was a perfect tribute to Carter. The proof how much she has changed the people on her way for the better. She saved Lionel in a big way. Just by being herself, a good person and a great partner. She's already missed. And the other reason why I chose
Bradley Adams: Root with two guns at once taking out the Russians. Her combined with the awesome music and the strobe lighting made this an epic scene. Also picked by DarkUFO & Sharon Seymour
Dominick Grace: Finch tries to talk Reese down from killing Quinn, but Reese pulls the trigger anyway. Or, really, any of half a dozen other scenes in that episode.
The Scenes: Ichabod decimates Tree Evil & Abbie and Ichabod decide to celebrate Thanksgiving together
Justyna Kubica: This show is growing on me every week. It's crazy, because I never expected to like it as much as I do and it's really great. Definitely one of my favorite new shows this fall! And this episode was a strong one. A haunted house is not something I usually like, but when you mix it with some really interesting flashbacks (A baby!) and amazing character moments, well, then I really do enjoy the entire thing. The story of Ichabod and Katrina is such a tragic one. I feel so incredibly bad for these two. They clearly love each other, but the evil that surrounds them (for centuries now) seems like something that can't be defeated. Last week, Ichabod learned that Death, the Horseman was his old friend, who felt betrayed by the couple and seeks revenge. And now he knows that he had a child, that was hunted by the forces of evil. Poor guy, things are only getting worse it seems. And that's probably why I liked the moment when Ichabod decimated the Tree monster (evil or whatever that was). His pain and fury, the fact that something destroyed his family are killing him. But for one moment he gets to go after one of the monsters and have some sort of revenge. He's completely out of control. But I guess, it's something he desperately needed at this point. Also, Tom Mison shines in the scene. He's absolutely fantastic! Kudos!
Klutzy Girl: Abbie and Ichabod make the decision to celebrate Thanksgiving together after their time in the house and finding out about his son.
SUPERNATURAL, "Rock and a Hard Place", November 26, 2013, Actors: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki
The Scene: Dean almost tells Sam about Ezekiel
Klutzy Girl: After Sam believes there's something wrong with him, Dean says he can't let him think that and nearly tells him the truth about Ezekiel. I wish he had been able to tell him, but I still love that moment.
THE BLACKLIST, "Anslo Garrick (No. 16)", November 25, 2013, Actors: James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Richie Coster and more, The Scenes: The end scene & Red gives Donald a blood transfusion
Bradley Adams: The end scene where Luli is killed and Dembe's fate hangs in the balance. Incredibly dramatic cliffhanger.
Darth Locke: Trapped, Red must give Donald a blood transfusion, while being taunted by a nemesis Anslo Garrick.
The Scenes: Patrick confronts RJ in the church & Jane kills Red John
Justyna Kubica: The moment when Patrick kills Red John is clearly the more obvious choice, especially considering how amazing Simon Baker was in this scene, but I wanted to include the confrontation in the church too, so here's my pick. Both actors worked so well together. Xander Berkley plays some of the greatest villains, he's really good at it and that's why I'm really okay with Red John being the Sheriff. As for the characters... I have to say I'm glad with Patrick's choice not to give RJ the satisfaction of talking about his old successes. As a viewer, I would love to know more of his secrets, but it's clear to me that Jane had no interest in that. Instead, he proved how clever he is by telling what he has figured out on his own. And I have to say: "You're an evil, sexually perverted sociopath with pathetic delusions of grandeur. The rest is just details." was just so well said. And I kinda cheered when the pigeon scared RJ. It was such a Jane thing to do. A magic trick. I have no idea how he managed to hide it, but it proved how he knew who he's going against. Also it's good to see that RJ was just a human, not someone extraordinary, just a smart guy, but with his phobia and weaknesses like everyone else. Also happy that the informations Patrick has found saved his life in the end.
Virginia Fontana: Jane kills Red John. What an incredible performance from Simon Baker - it was certainly Emmy worthy. I love that Jane refused to give Red John the ego gratification of monologuing about his wicked games and how he pulled off a feat like knowing Jane's list of suspects. This final showdown showed the full range of emotions that Jane went through in shaky, horrifying, satisfying, perfect clarity.
The Scene: Elijah warns Hayley not to become romantically involved with him
Virginia Fontana: Elijah tells Hayley not to become romantically involved with him because it would endanger her. Their chemistry is fantastic, and this scene showed the depth of that as well as his concern for her. It also highlighted the suffocating lives led by Elijah and Rebekah, where their chances at happiness are constantly thwarted by Klaus. A frustrating, illuminating, romantic scene.
THE WALKING DEAD, "Dead Weight", November 24, 2013, Actors: David Morrissey, Jose Pablo Cantillo
The Scene: The Governor kills Martinez (picked by DarkUFO and Sharon Seymour)
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